Security Assurance Consultant

Security Assurance Consultant / Coordinator Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site Office Base: Bristol, Bath or London Contract Duration: Until March 2027 Day Rate: up to £670 per day Security Clearance: Active UK Security Clearance required

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced, client-facing Security Assurance Consultant to support security assurance activities across multiple digital products within a large public sector transformation programme.

The role ensures solutions are Secure by Design, compliant with government security standards, and assured throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and coordinate Security Assurance activities across multiple digital platforms. * Ensure Secure by Design compliance, including risk assessments, architecture reviews, DPIAs, and assurance tracking. * Develop and review security documentation, including SMPs, vulnerability and patch management plans. * Support vulnerability remediation, security reporting, and assurance approvals. * Manage security risks and contribute to programme RAID and delivery plans. * Support audits and promote Secure by Design principles across delivery teams.

Essential Experience & Skills

* Proven experience in a Security Assurance, Security Coordinator, or similar client-facing role. * Strong background delivering security assurance within public sector environments * Experience working with Secure by Design and government security assurance frameworks. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. * Experience working in Agile delivery environments (e.g. Jira, Confluence).

Desirable

* Experience supporting solutions deployed to secure government cloud environments. * Background in secure digital delivery, engineering, data, or transformation programmes. * Relevant security certifications.

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